Would-Be ‘Canadian Idol’ on Bail in Terrorism Case

TORONTO – A terror suspect who appeared on the TV show ‘Canadian Idol’ has been granted bail on charges connected to an alleged plot to build bombs.

The ‘Idol’ contestant, Dr. Khurram Syed Sher, 28, was charged in August with conspiracy to promote terrorist activity. Police said they seized 50 circuit boards intended for use in remotely detonated bombs.